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Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.

BusinessTechnology

Decisiv Names Tim Hardin as CEO

Hardin was named president of the company earlier this year. He previously worked at Epicor, where he leveraged data analytics and artificial intelligence.

October 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Carolina Renewable Products to Build $280M S.C. Plant

The project aims to provide a new renewable diesel source for Southeast fleets and shippers, tying fuel production to the region’s forestry economy and adding 155 jobs.

October 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Kentucky — and Its Ford Plant — on Front Lines of Trade War

Sen. Rand Paul says constituents tell him "tariffs are killing the bourbon industry" and "the cargo transport industry."

October 14, 2025
BusinessLogisticsFor-HirePrivateTop 100

Trucking Celebrates Crucial Work of Truck Drivers During NTDAW

The trucking industry and its partners celebrated professional truck drivers during the 37th annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Week in mid-September.

October 14, 2025
BusinessEquipment

International Motors Q3 Truck, Bus Sales Drop 57%

International Motors sold 13,400 trucks and buses in the third quarter of 2025, a 57% decrease compared with 31,500 sales in the year-ago period, parent company Traton Group said Oct. 10.

October 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsGlobal Freight

Trump Port Fees Start With Cosco Hit Hardest

Cosco Shipping, already expected to report weaker third-quarter earnings, could face an additional $1.5 billion to $2.1 billion in fees in 2026.

October 14, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Michelin’s North American Sales Drop on Slow Truck Demand

Sales in North America slumped close to 10% during the third quarter, dragged down by slower demand for trucks and heavy-duty vehicles used in agriculture, Michelin said.

October 14, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Paccar, Dragonfly Energy Study Battery-Based Idle Reduction

The companies say the collaboration is focused on helping fleets improve efficiency, driver comfort and reliability.

October 14, 2025
BusinessTechnology

Drive Performance with EBE’s Digital Workforce Strategy

The transportation industry faces rising costs, shrinking margins, and labor shortages. EBE’s whitepaper outlines how carriers and brokers can deploy a Digital Workforce to automate repetitive tasks, boost efficiency, strengthen compliance, and empower people to focus on higher-value work.

October 14, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

China Stands Firm, Calls on US to Withdraw 100% Tariff Threat

Chinese trade data released Oct. 13 showed exports to the U.S. have fallen for six straight months, dropping 27% in September from the year before.

October 14, 2025